CVE-2001-1456 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Gauntlet Firewall via a crafted mail message due to a buffer overflow in smapd and CSMAP daemons.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1456?
CVE-2001-1456 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 21 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the (1) smap/smapd and (2) CSMAP daemons for Gauntlet Firewall 5.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mail message.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1456?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Mcafee Webshield Smtp, Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall, Network Associates Mcafee E-Ppliance, Pgp E-Ppliance 300, Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-1456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1456 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j39f-8652-4cgj.